Or bring your car and explore further afield, travel the wall from Wallsend to Bowness and come back to Leazes Head for a comfortable night’s sleep.

Hadrian’s Wall

Hadrian’s Wall stretches from Bowness on Solway to Wallsend. Built in AD122 , the wall marks the northern limits of Hadrian’s Empire. The trail is 84 miles from end to end and takes in beautiful scenery along the route. Much of it, is wild Northumbrian countryside which spans nearly the width of the country. There are many Roman remains, forts and museums to visit on the trail.

Chesters Roman Fort

Chesters is probable one of the best preserved forts on Hadrian’s Wall. The ruins of one of the two bridges to survive can be seen here. The other carries a road bridge at nearby Chollerford. The museum contains many interesting finds, not least the recently publicised Coventina’s Eagle made from a hoard of coins found at the Temple of Mithras by John Clayton of The Chesters

0.6 miles away/16 min walk

Housteads Roman Fort

Housteads is the most complete Roman fort in Britain.

It is set high up on an escarpment with fantastic views of the Northumbria countryside.

The fort is a 10 minute walk from the car park, however there is lots to see when you get there.

Visit the museum and exhibition, there are also many events throughout the year.

The shop attached to the museum sells Roman themed souvenirs and drinks and snacks.

Metro Centre, Gateshead

To visit the Metro Centre on public transport, get either the service bus from Humshaugh or the AD122 bus to Hexham where you can hop on the train which will take you to the Metro Centre Station. By car, travel down to Hexham and travel east along the A69.Follow signs to the Metro Centre from the Denton rounderbout.

The Metro Centre is the biggest shopping and leisure centre in Europe. It has every type of store and restaurant you can imagine and boasts an Odeon IMAX where all the latest films can be seen.

Matfen Hall

Matfen Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa is 10.6 miles away from Leazes Head (20 minutes by car).

It is the ancestral home of Sir Hugh and Lady Blackett.

You can enjoy a game of golf or a relaxing spa day whilst staying at Leazes Head.

Leazes Head

Leazes Head is ideally situated minutes from the Hadrian’s Wall National Trail and 0.6 miles from Chesters Roman Fort.

Set in beautiful countryside, Leazes Head is the perfect retreat from a days walking or cycling or even for that shopping trip in nearby Hexham or the Metro Centre at Gateshead. We are also approximately 1 ½ miles from Hadrian’s Cycleway 72.